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FINANCIAL AID RATE

80%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

27:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$3,753

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Merced College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Merced College

1000 El Camino Real, Atherton, CA

Merced College offers a gateway to the future by offering an outstanding education at an affordable price. Tuition is only $46 per unit. The college offers a supportive atmosphere which is provided by caring faculty and staff. At Merced College you will find state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technology. Current enrollment is 11,000 students.

The institute offers the Student Success Program that provides academic support. The goal is to ensure that every student gets the help that he or she needs to be successful. The goal is to offers students the support they need to achieve academic success.

Classes are offered in a variety of subjects. Subjects include math, engineering, science, allied health, computer science, international studies, nursing, and Spanish.

The college is an outstanding option for international students. International students gain a strong head start on their degrees at Merced College. International students love the fact that the college offers more than eighty Associate Degree Programs and more than sixty certificate programs, transfer agreements and counseling to prepare for ones future course of study.

Child care is offered to students. This makes getting a degree easier for parents. With convenient hours, Merced College helps to make college readily available to everyone. The college also offers health services. It aims to offer basic health care services and help students become more responsible for their health. Merced College embraces diversity and works to celebrate it.

The career center at Merced College is an outstanding service, which will help students find a career that fits their interest. It is also an outstanding resource for help finding a job upon graduation.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Merced College has offered the following program levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award725
Associate's Degree38

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male246
Female517

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian2
Asian80
Black5
Hispanic498
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders2
White146
Multiple Races20
Non Resident Alien1
Unknown9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Liberal Arts program at Merced College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $73140

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Merced College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help students and alumni, Merced College may offer student services like those listed below:

    • Online course work available
    • Weekend and night classes available
    • Remedial instructional courses
    • Counseling assistance
    • Work study style employment
    • Assistance to find work
    • Day care

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Football
    • Softball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo